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Nepouite

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Nepouite and Achroite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.600-1.6301.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Nepouite and Achroite Optic Character

Nepouite and Achroite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Nepouite and Achroite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Nepouite and Achroite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Nepouite and Achroite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Achroite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Nepouite is while Nepouite is in appearance.